441—203.3(232) Families to be registered on the exchange system.
	203.3(1) Approved families wishing to adopt a child who is difficult to place shall be registered on the exchange system by the department.
	203.3(2) Licensed child-placing agencies and certified adoption investigators shall register an approved family on the exchange using one of the following methods:
	a. 	If the licensed child-placing agency is registering fewer than four families in a calendar year, the agency shall submit the Exchange Referral of Family form to the department.
	b. 	If the licensed child-placing agency registers more than three children in a calendar year, the agency shall access the exchange system and enter the family’s name and data.
	c. 	Certified adoption investigators shall submit the Exchange Referral of Family form to the department.
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